Obituary of Jon Jackson

Jon Ambrose Jackson, age 13, of 691 Firetower Road, Elizabeth City, NC, left us too fast ‘ too soon while enjoying life on his bike, Friday, May 28, 2004. Jon, born in Chesapeake, VA, was the son of James Jeffery ‘Jeff’ and Karen Spence Jackson of the residence. Jon was an eighth grade student at Elizabeth City Middle School and attended Ramoth Gilead Baptist Church. He enjoyed horse-back riding, spending time with his family and friends at his brother’s go-kart racing events, and cruising on his motorcycle with brothers, cousins, and friends. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, Jared Jackson and Jed Jackson both of the residence; paternal grandmother, Annie Jackson of Elizabeth City, NC; maternal grandmother, Sophia Spence of Elizabeth City, NC; many loved uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and special teachers; and his pet cat Oreo. Funeral services will be Monday, May 31, 2004, at 11:00 AM at Ramoth Gilead Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Greenway and the Rev. Toni Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Whitney Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence and memorial donations may be made to Ramoth Gilead Baptist Church, 1308 School House Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. You may sign the online guest register at www.twifordfh.com. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements.